Upside Robotics is reducing fertilizer use and waste in corn crops
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March 21, 2026
Upside Robotics builds autonomous solar-powered robots that can help farmers reduce their fertilizer use by 70%.
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| Crop | Sow | Days | pH | Temp °C | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fonio | Jun–Jul | 70–90 | 5.0–6.5 | 25–32 | 0.6–1 t |
| Buckwheat | Sep–Oct | 75–90 | 5.0–7.0 | 15–25 | 1–1.5 t |
| Maize | Jun–Jul, Oct–Nov | 90–110 | 5.5–7.5 | 21–30 | 5–8 t |
| Grain Amaranth | Jun–Jul, Oct | 90–110 | 5.5–7.5 | 20–30 | 1–1.5 t |
| Quinoa | Oct–Nov | 90–120 | 6.0–8.5 | 15–25 | 1.5–2.5 t |
| Teff | Jul | 90–120 | 5.5–7.5 | 18–28 | 1–1.8 t |
| Popcorn | Jun–Jul, Oct | 95–115 | 5.8–7.0 | 21–30 | 2.5–3.5 t |
| Oats | Oct–Nov | 100–120 | 5.5–7.0 | 15–25 | 2.5–3.5 t |
| Wild Rice | Apr–May | 100–120 | 6.0–7.5 | 18–28 | 0.8–1.5 t |
| Barley | Nov–Dec | 110–130 | 6.5–8.0 | 12–25 | 3–4 t |
| Hull-less Barley | Nov–Dec | 110–130 | 6.5–8.0 | 12–25 | 2.5–3.5 t |
| Canary Grass | Nov | 110–130 | 6.0–7.5 | 12–25 | 1–1.5 t |
| Rice | Jun–Jul | 120–150 | 5.5–6.5 | 22–32 | 4–6 t |
| Wheat | Nov–Dec | 120–150 | 6.0–7.5 | 15–25 | 4–5 t |
6 more in this list. All 538 crops, with every column → The sowing year →
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